Trinity Bible Chapel served motion for contempt order, lawyer says
A church in Woolwich Township that hosted two in-person gatherings over the weekend with hundreds of people in attendance has been served with a motion for a contempt order.
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How Waterloo Region's COVID-19 numbers have changed under the lockdown
It's been two weeks since the Ontario government declared a second state of emergency and issued a province-wide stay-at-home order, but has it had any effect on the spread of COVID-19? Here's how Waterloo Region's numbers have changed under lockdown.
Ont. doctor suggests cancelling March Break to prevent another COVID-19 spike
One of Ontario's top doctors says, in order to keep COVID-19 case counts moving down, this year's March Break should be cancelled.
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The number of active COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region dropped below 700 on Tuesday as the number of confirmed cases grew by 67.
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Easing rules for pandemic benefits created inequities among parents, documents say
Newly released documents show federal officials have been aware since the fall that some new parents might be receiving a smaller amount of money than they would have if not for a change in the way COVID-19 pandemic benefits are delivered to Canadians.
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Motel fire near Stratford leaves 1 seriously hurt
A fire at a motel just east of Stratford has left one person seriously hurt.
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Stratford 2021 budget sees over $50 uptick to homeowner's tax bill
The average homeowner in Stratford can expect to pay just about $53 more in taxes following the passing of a new budget.
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Board of Health asking for provincial support for marginalized communities
Waterloo Region's Board of Health is calling on the province to provide additional support for marginalized communities dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PM warns Canadians to expect more travel restrictions soon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Canadians to expect more travel restrictions soon and reiterated to avoid all non-essential travel, both abroad and in between provinces.
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Ontario government to hire 84 drive testers to deal with backlog in appointments
The Ontario government will hire 84 drive testers to deal with a backlog of appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kitchener council approves mid-sized buildings next to The Aud
Kitchener city councillors have laid the groundwork for a project that will transform the area around The Aud.
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Police lay charges after investigation into harassment that they believe was hate-motivated
Police in Kitchener have charged a man in relation to an investigation into harassment, which they believe was hate-motivated.
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Ontario records fewer than 1,800 new COVID-19 cases for first time in weeks as testing drops
For the first time since December, Ontario is reporting fewer than 1,800 new cases of COVID-19 as the number of tests performed falls well below provincial lab capacity.
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Five big lessons experts say Canada should learn from COVID-19
Experts say addressing inequities and improving public health messaging are just a couple of the many key takeaways from the pandemic.
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Parents call on province for clear plan for return to classroom in Guelph schools
A family doctor and mother is calling on the province to provide clarity on the plan to bring students back to the classroom.
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Parents call on province for clear plan for return to classroom in Guelph schools
A family doctor and mother is calling on the province to provide clarity on the plan to bring students back to the classroom.
Man who was banned from business allegedly assaults employee who called police on him
Police in Guelph have charged a man after he allegedly assaulted an employee who called the police on him.
Four burglaries of businesses reported to Guelph police within 24 hours
Guelph police are investigating four different commercial burglaries that were reported to them within 24 hours.
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A new virtual simulation game created by the University of Waterloo is helping students tackle the complex issue of climate change while having fun.
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The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is speculated to be hosting the new season of the Bachelorette.
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A comic book drew inspiration from Kamala Harris's teen years living in Canada.
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A restaurant owner in Montreal is garnering rave reviews for serving up bluntly honest blurbs for his dishes.
Who left 330 million-year-old rocks at this N.B. university?
What started out as a suspicious package left at Cape Breton University turned out to be a mystery of a different kind.
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The Italian town of Rota Greca was hit by a landslide on Jan. 26, prompting the evacuation of 40 people.
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'Our contract is not a contractual commitment': Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU talk COVID-19 vaccine delivery
The European Union's dispute with AstraZeneca intensified Wednesday with the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker denying the EU's assertion that it had pulled out of talks on vaccine supplies.
Ont. teenager's death sign of pandemic 'human rights catastrophe,' newcomer advocates say
The COVID death of a young cleaner in a long-term-care home is a sign of a 'human rights catastrophe' facing newcomers and migrants on the front lines, advocates say.
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A new campaign called 'FaceRace' is working to raise awareness about racism faced by Asian-Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing stories from those who've been targeted, and provide tips on what to do if confronted.
Easing rules for pandemic benefits created inequities among parents, documents say
Newly released documents show federal officials have been aware since the fall that some new parents might be receiving a smaller amount of money than they would have if not for a change in the way COVID-19 pandemic benefits are delivered to Canadians.
China deploys anal swabs to test for COVID-19
China has begun using anal swabs to test those it considers at high risk of contracting COVID-19, state TV reported, with social media users and travellers squirming over the invasive procedure which doctors say can be more effective in detecting the virus.
Canadians have world's largest gender gap on climate change perceptions, UN survey finds
A new survey that the United Nations calls the largest ever taken on the issue ranks Canada seventh out of 50 countries in its perception of how important climate change is.
PM warns Canadians to expect more travel restrictions soon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Canadians to expect more travel restrictions soon and reiterated to avoid all non-essential travel, both abroad and in between provinces.
Search underway for downed aircraft off Victoria
Military and coast guard personnel scoured the waters off Victoria, B.C. Tuesday evening after receiving reports of a downed aircraft with one person on board.
Alleged U.S. Capitol rioters' 'Blame Trump' defence dovetails with Dems' impeachment case
One by one, die-hard supporters of Donald Trump are now blaming him for their actions that day, after being charged by federal prosecutors and facing possible jail time. While the statements may be more of a public relations strategy than an articulated legal defence, they dovetail with Democrats' case in favour of impeaching and convicting the former president.
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Ontario Premier Ford says he wants all Ontario LTC homes to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Feb. 5th.
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COVID-19 found to be deadlier for people with Down syndrome
Albertan with Down syndrome wants to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine.
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Indigenous leaders call out racism in the health-care system
Indigenous leaders are calling on governments to put a stop to racism in the health-care system.
Clinical trials begin for made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine
Brad Sorenson, CEO of Providence Therapeutics says if successful, the vaccine could be released by the end of the year.
